Coming in second place was Homeland with four nominations; Claire Danes, Damian Lewis and Mandy Patinkin were all recognized, while the show itself was named in the 'Best Television Series - Drama' shortlist.

Elsewhere, Modern Family, The Girl and Downton Abbey each picked up three nominations.

British drama The Hour also made its way onto the shortlist, while Sherlock's Benedict Cumberbatch was named in the 'Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television' list.